By ECHONEWS
The Executive Chairman of Isolo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Shamsudeen Abiodun Olaleye (Shammeh), has expressed great shock over the death of the Executive Chairman of Onigbongbo LCDA, Hon. Babatunde Oke with grief and heavy heart.
Olaleye’s Media Consultant, Lanre Olaleye, in a condolence statement said Oke, a close friend of the Isolo council boss, died in the early hours of today (Wednesday August 12, 2020).
“Unconfirmed report stated that he died due to complications arising from COVID-19.
“While receiving the sad news, Olaleye was in great shock even as he grieved over the sad event.
“Aside hailing from Abeokuta, both council bosses were quite close and maintained close family relationship.
“They were both two-term council bosses who weathered political Odysseys that seemed to threaten their return to the council seats of Isolo and Onigbongbo LCDAs in the run up to the last local government elections in 2017.
“As expected, the homes of the two council bosses were thrown into grief and mourning as the news of Oke’s death spread like wildfire acoss the Lagos political landscape.
“For Olaleye, this is death too many to bear. Oke’s death is coming on the heels of yet another close acquaintance of Olaleye, following that of Lagos East senator, Hon. Bayo Osinowo who died on 15th June 2020 due to complications from COVID-19.
“Olaleye who described late Oke as a true friend and a dependable ally said a vacuum has been created which would be difficult to fill,” the statement read.
He said the council boss (Olaleye) noted that the demise of the Onigbongbo council chairman was a personal tragedy due to the close relationship they both shared.
“I’m in great shock. I wish I was dreaming. This is a personal tragedy because Oke is a true friend and a dependable ally. We have gone through a lot together and I never envisaged our friendship would be terminated so soon.
“My heart is with his wife and children and I pray God should provide them with the fortitude to bear the great loss,” Olaleye said as quoted by his media aide.
